Capturing Spring In Food Photography
Food photography is more than just capturing a dish; it’s about telling a story, evoking emotions, and making the viewer almost taste the food through visuals.Here i love to play with spring colors and compositions in my images.
Composition used for my first image
Rule of Thirds: The tart is slightly off-center, following the rule of thirds, which makes the image more dynamic and less static.
Negative Space: The right half of the tart is left unadorned, creating a clean, minimalist contrast with the decorated side. This negative space helps balance the image and makes the garnish stand out.
Diagonal Flow: The garnishes, including sliced lemons, strawberries, raspberries, mint leaves, and edible flowers, are arranged in a diagonal pattern across the tart. This guides the eye naturally from one corner to the other.
Both images showcase a beautifully styled lemon tart with fresh fruit and floral elements, yet their composition choices create different moods and visual effects.
Camera angle and perspective
This image Shot from a side angle, capturing the depth of the tart and the texture of the crust. This perspective creates a more immersive, natural dining feel, as if the viewer is about to enjoy the dessert.It has a rustic, organic feel, with scattered elements and a casual yet elegant styling. The natural light like feel create a lively, inviting atmosphere.
The flatlay image is more structured and polished, with carefully arranged toppings.The dark background adds a more sophisticated look. Color and contrast in second image uses a soft, warm palette with whites, yellows, and natural tones. The dark background in the distance adds a touch of contrast, but the overall feel is airy and light. The first image Uses bold contrast with the dark wooden backdrop, making the yellows and reds pop more intensely. This results in a dramatic, high-contrast effect that enhances visual impact.
shot with nikonz8 nikkor 105mm f2.8 lens godox ad600 pro artificial light camera settings for flatlay
(image 1) is ss-1/200,f-16,iso-100 camera settings for angle shot(image 2)ss-1/200,f-11,iso-100
Sabna Ashraf
United Arab Emirate
@sabnaashraf